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Paul Alan Swander, 61, of Gainesville, passed away suddenly in Las Vegas, Nevada while working. Mr. Swander was born in Chicago, IL. He was raised in Janesville, WI. Sgt. Swander served his country form 1968-1972 as a flight simulator specialist and was honorably discharged. He moved to Gainesville 24 years ago from Washington State. He was production manager of the Trophy Shop in Gainesville. He was a lifetime member of VFW post 2811. He was an associate member of the Cox-Oceola Oklewaha Band of Yamasee Seminole Tribe, Orange Springs, FL. He was a member of First Lutheran Church, Gainesville.
Paul is survived by his wife and best friend of 52 years, Mary Swander; daughters Dianna Smith of Hawthorne, Melissa Swander of Gainesville, and grandchildren Crissanna, Michael, Shuston, Mary-Sophia, Melaina, Tyler, Jeremy, and Nova; great grandchildren Neveah, Liliana, and Kaitlyn and his four legged wonders Jack and Heidi.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Forest Meadows Funeral Home Chapel, 725 NW 23rd Avenue, Gainesville, Fl. Burial will follow at Forest Meadows Memorial Park East, Military Garden of Honor. Visitation will be held on Thursday and Friday evening from 6-8 PM at Forest Meadows Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the care of Forest Meadows Funeral Home. Please sign the guestbook at www.forestmeadowsfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for PAUL SWANDER
March 13, 2010
Dianna and family.Just would like to express our condolences to you in your time of loss.
John & Ginny Sassany
Lindenwold,N.J.
Laurel Gafke
March 12, 2010
Mary, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this sad time. Please know that we think of you often and hope you find comfort in knowing so many people support you. God bless you and give you comfort. And may all the good memories give you some comfort and peace. Gary & Laurel (Ross) Gafke
mary sophia
March 12, 2010
I love you very much,I never had a "proper" father figure,But i guess i could call you this.You looked peaceful and at rest when i saw you at forest medows,It was weird.But you looked as handsome as you did alive<3
Dianna Smith
March 12, 2010
To all friends & acquaintences of my Dad : Thank you all so much for your kind words & support to my mom, Mary.This is a very difficult time, & I know that all of you are appreciated . Thank you so much.
Suzanne Somodi Jimenez
March 12, 2010
So many miles separate us, but Mary, I hope you know that my heart is with you and your family as you go through these days of sorrow. I pray that the memories you all have of a husband, a father, and a granfather shall ease the burden of your pain and that every once in awhile a special memory which brings a smile or gentle laugh will warm each of you and help you find your way in the days ahead of you.
All our love,
Sam and Suzanne Somodi Jimenez
March 12, 2010
I miss you Paul, you were the best! Love Karissma
robin lewis
March 12, 2010
We are so sorry we can not be with you at your time of sorrow and are so so sorry for your loss. He was such a kind hearted man with a humble soul. Our hearts are deeply deeply saddened and our thoughts and prayers are with you all. If there is anything you need we are here for you. Love, Robin, Robert and Wubbie. "We are going to miss you Dad."
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